Harper's Rules: A Recruiter's Guide to Finding a Dream Job and the Right Relationship

by Danny Cahill

Harper's Rules is a funny and riveting story that will help you make smart decisions about your next career or relationship move. Casey Matthews is facing a tough time: recently divorced, a job she doesn't like in jeopardy, and no prospects in her personal life. The egomaniacal but charming headhunter Harper Scott makes the bold claim that if she follows his headhunting rules, she will find the right job and the right relationship. -If you've lost your trust in your boss, organization, or partner, it's time to leave.

-Prep for a first interview like you would for a first date.

-Never accept a counteroffer from a boss or a lover.

-Always ask for the job or the next date at the end of the meeting.

-The first six months of any job or relationship are false; buyer's remorse comes after.

As you follow Casey through the rough waters of misogynistic interviewers, hopeless crushes, and high-pressure career advancement, you'll discover sure-fire rules for landing your next your best job.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2011

About the author

Danny Cahill started his career at the headhunting firm Hobson Associates straight out of college. He was its rookie of the year and subsequently its youngest top producer and its youngest manager. At twenty-seven, he bought the company and built it into one of the country’s largest privately held search firms. His success led to a speaking career that culminated when he was awarded the recruiting industry’s first (Knutson) “Lifetime Achievement Award.”

In his other life as a playwright, his works have been produced off-Broadway and he has won the Maxwell Anderson, Emerging Playwright, and CAB theatre awards. His first book, Harper’s Rules, won an Axiom award.

Reviews

[Cheryl Ang · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read, light hearted. Especially if you lack corporate experience and are new to the working world. For myself it was more reaffirming of rules that I’d developed through experience. Wish I had this when I started out - would’ve saved so much time and headache!

[April Trepagnier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Check out my review at www.makinglifeworkforyou.com 5/19

[Joel · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, but mostly it made me want to see or read one of the author's plays. Great characters and dialogue.